Clarence Roosevelt Beck II

1958 - 2019

ROCK HALL - Clarence "Doc" Roosevelt Beck II went from labor to reward on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton.
Doc was preceded in death by Edward and Emma Washington Charles "Shorty" Williams Sr. and his grandson Clarence D Brittingham.
Doc was born on March 23, 1958 to Dorothy S. Tilghman and Clarence R. Beck Sr., both of Rock Hall. Doc attended Kent County High School and Job Corps, before entering the workforce. He was gainfully employed as a cook at various restaurants and businesses including the Old Wharf Inn, Washington College, Fords Seafood, the Lemon Leaf and Ellen's Coffee Shop. Doc retired from cooking and opened up his own business, Doc's Lawn and Detail Service, until his health failed.
During his free time, Doc loved to detail his car and keep his wheels shining. Doc also loved to sing with his group the Gospel Shepherds, all of whom he considered his brothers. Doc loved to play the keyboard and teach his grandboys, Hamster and Deuce on the cords. He also loved family gatherings with his children and grandchildren, who will all miss him tremendously. Doc loved sports. He used to play softball with several area teams including the Ghetto Streakers SS, Tree and the Warriors Ball Club. He also enjoyed playing pool in his spare time. He loved football and was a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan! "Black & Yellow Forever!"
Doc leaves to cherish his legacy his mother Mrs. Dorothy S. Cooper (Walter) and his father Mr. Clarence R. Beck Sr., both of Rock Hall; five children, Clarence R. Beck III, Kareem J. Beck Sr., Ashanti M. Beck, Nikita L. Beck-Temple and Devon L. Beck; one adopted son who he loved as his own, Thomas M. Goldsborough Sr. (Elisa); and one godson, Rick Sisco; a special friend and parter, Norarene Hicks; a special aunt, Patricia O Williams; two sisters, Shelia Wilson (Melvin) of Rock Hall and Annette D. Turner (Charles) of Chestertown; three brothers, Cornelious Beck of San Jose, Calif., Charles Williams Sr. of South Carolina and James Williams of Baltimore; two additional sisters, Charlotte Hall and Cathy Feagins; one additional brother, Vern Cooper (Katrina); 15 grandchildren, Nyaira Beck, Tynel Jackson Rae'kwon Sudler, Rhakeem Beck, Sanaa Beck, Shakur Exum, Kyle "KJ" Temple Jr., Kareem "Deuce" Beck Jr., Carter Beck, Drew Beck, Taiyana Goldsborough, Thomas "TJ" Goldsborough Jr., Elijah Goldsborough, Christian Goldborough and Joseph Goldsborough; nine great-grandchildren, Shy'heem Brown, Tahkhi Rush, Trevyon Cann, Treasure Cann, Nyomi Cann, Nylan Beck, Cali Brittingham, Nina Brittingham and Jax'on Sudler; four aunts, Rosliee Ringgold (Rudolph) of Chestertown, Valentine Hackett of Big Woods, Maude Jones (William) of Colemans and Thelma Tilghman of Millington; one uncle, Bishop Charles Tilghman (Shirley) of Delaware; and a host of other nieces nephews, cousins and friends.
Professional service entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Chestertown.